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This is a video transcript that tells the life story of Jean Claude van Damme, a Belgian actor and martial artist who rose to fame in the 80s and 90s with his action films. The video covers his childhood, his training in karate and ballet, his struggles in Hollywood, his successes and failures, his personal problems with drugs, women and money, his comeback attempts, and his current projects. The video also mentions some of his iconic scenes, fights, and roles, as well as some anecdotes and trivia about his career. The video ends with a positive message about how he achieved his dream and survived his demons.
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1. Jean Claude van Damme is a Belgian actor and martial artist who became famous in the 80s and 90s for his action films.
2. He started practicing karate at the age of 10 and later trained in ballet for five years, which gave him flexibility and grace in his fighting style.
3. He moved to Hollywood in 1982 with the ambition of becoming an actor, but had to work in various jobs and roles until he got his breakthrough in Bloodsport (1988).
4. He became the highest-paid martial arts film actor in the world in 1994, earning 8 million for Street Fighter, but his career declined due to his drug addiction, bipolar disorder and personal problems.
5. He made a comeback in 2008 with JCVD, a drama in which he played himself and received critical acclaim for his performance.
6. He has continued to work in films, TV shows, commercials and music videos, often parodying his own image and showing a sense of humor.
7. He has been married five times, twice to the same woman, Gladys Portugués, with whom he has two children who are also martial artists and actors.
8. He is a fan of Bruce Lee and has paid tribute to him on several occasions.
9. He has a signature move called the back jump kick with a 360 degree turn and maximum leg extension, which he has performed in many of his films.
10. He has a bronze statue in Brussels that represents him as a kid from the street who had a dream and achieved it.